WorksheetsU4 Christology Test
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Our lives can resemble our Crucified and Risen Lord by:
Living with love, sacrifice, and hope.
Seeking only personal gain.
Ignoring the needs of others.
Rejecting forgiveness and compassion.
What does the term 'Paschal' mean?
It comes from the Hebrew 'Pasch' which means Passover.
It refers to a type of ancient festival.
It means 'celebration of spring'.
It is a term for a religious leader.
What event does 'Paschal' refer to in the context of the Israelites?
The defining event that led to the salvation and deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, when God 'passed over' the Israelite homes marked by the blood of the lamb.
The celebration of the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land.
The giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai.
The construction of the Tabernacle in the wilderness.
What does 'Mystery' refer to in the context of the Paschal Mystery?
Something we can know but not fully comprehend.
A secret ritual performed during Easter.
A puzzle that must be solved by believers.
An event that is completely understood by everyone.
What is the Paschal Mystery?
The suffering, death, Resurrection and glorification of Christ who frees us from sin and death.
The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
The miracles performed by Jesus during his ministry.
The teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.
Who enters Jerusalem as a King, showing He is the royal son of David?
Jesus
Moses
Solomon
Peter
On Palm Sunday, what prophecy does Jesus fulfill by riding on a donkey?
The prophecy of Isaiah 53:5
The prophecy of Zechariah 9:9
The prophecy of Jeremiah 29:11
The prophecy of Daniel 7:13
What does the word 'Hosanna' mean?
'Hosanna' means 'save us' but is also a word of praise.
'Hosanna' means 'peace be with you'.
'Hosanna' means 'welcome'.
'Hosanna' means 'thank you'.
During which Jewish festival does Jesus enter Jerusalem to begin the Passion?
Jewish Passover
Hanukkah
Purim
Yom Kippur
What prophecy did Christ fulfill during the cleansing of the Temple?
'Love your neighbor as yourself'
'Zeal for your house consumes me'
'Blessed are the meek'
'You shall not steal'
Christ saw the ______ and unjust exchanges taking place in the Temple and sought to defend its purpose.
abuses
miracles
celebrations
offerings
What did Christ use to drive out the 'robbers' from the Temple?
A staff
A whip made out of chords
His bare hands
Stones
In praying with Jesus' action of cleansing the Temple, we can ask ourselves about our own zeal for our Church, our families, the sacredness of every human life (as each person is a dwelling place for God). What might we need to cleanse in the temples of our hearts?
Our hearts
Our possessions
Our routines
Our ambitions
After Christ’s triumphal entry and cleansing of the Temple, who sought to kill Him?
The Romans
The Pharisees and Sadducees
The Disciples
The Tenants
Christ denounced the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and Sadducees in public.
True
False
Who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
Judas Iscariot
Peter
John
Thomas
Judas Iscariot was frustrated at Jesus’ lack of military & political might.
True
False
What were some of the accusations made by the leaders of Israel against Jesus that led to the Crucifixion?
Healing on the Sabbath
Saying someone's sins are forgiven
Acting against the Law, the Temple, and faith in one God
All of the above
Jesus was accused of being hostile to the Temple. What did He actually do?
Disrespected the Temple
Reverenced and respected the Temple
Ignored the Temple
Destroyed the Temple
Who shares responsibility for Christ’s Passion?
Only the leaders of Israel
Only Jesus
All of us, sinners
Only the Romans
There are no need for Masses in Heaven because:
Everyone in Heaven is already united with God.
Masses are only for people on Earth.
Heaven does not allow any ceremonies.
Masses are forbidden in Heaven.
Christ fulfills the Passover and anticipates the Paschal Mystery in the ________.
Last Supper
Garden of Gethsemane
Crucifixion
Resurrection
In the Last Supper, Christ gave us the _______ and the ________ as He ordained His Apostles to be both priests and bishops.
Eucharist; priesthood
Bread; wine
Faith; hope
Commandments; gospel
Which of the following did Christ say at the Last Supper?
This is My Body which is given for you (Lk 22:19)
This is My Blood which is poured out (Mt 26:28)
Both A and B
At the Last Supper, what does Jesus transform into His Body and Blood?
Fish and bread
Unleavened bread and wine
Water and honey
Lamb and herbs
At the Last Supper, why is there no lamb at the dinner table?
The lamb was forgotten
Jesus Himself is the Lamb of God
They were vegetarians
The lamb was not available
At the Last Supper, whose blood fulfills the blood of the covenant, as poured on the altar and sprinkled on the people in the Old Testament?
Jesus' Blood
Moses' Blood
Aaron's Blood
David's Blood
What command does Jesus give to His Apostles at the Last Supper, according to Luke 22:19?
Do this in memory of Me.
Go and preach to all nations.
Love one another as I have loved you.
Take up your cross and follow Me.
What caused Jesus to sweat blood during the Agony in the Garden?
Intensity of fear and anxiety about the suffering He would endure
Physical exhaustion
Hunger
Joy
At the end of His agony in the garden, Jesus was betrayed by ______ and arrested.
Judas
Peter
John
Matthew
What was the Roman practice during the Scourging at the Pillar?
Scourge with whips that had pieces of glass or steel
Use wooden sticks
Use bare hands
Use chains
How many scourgings is it suggested that Jesus suffered during the Scourging at the Pillar?
50
100
160
200
The Crowning with Thorns was meant to humiliate Jesus as the 'King of the ______'.
Jews
Romans
Greeks
Egyptians
Local plants suggest the thorns used for the crowning were how long?
1-2 inches
3-4 inches
5-6 inches
Less than 1 inch
Who was Jesus first brought before during his trial?
Pilate
Herod
The Sanhedrin and the high priest Caiaphas
Barabbas
What did Pilate conclude after talking with Jesus?
Jesus was guilty of blasphemy
Jesus deserved death
He found nothing in Jesus deserving death
He set Jesus free
At the end of a crucifixion, soldiers would break the ______ of the crucified to assure their death.
legs
arms
ribs
hands
According to the unit, Christ’s Crucifixion, which appeared to be a defeat, was actually a ______, through which He redeemed man from sin and death.
victory
tragedy
punishment
mistake
As He dies on the Cross, one of the thieves being crucified with Him asks Jesus to remember him when He enters His Kingdom, and in infinite mercy, Jesus replies, “Today, you will be with me in ______.”
paradise
heaven
Jerusalem
eternity
Who did Jesus entrust to the beloved disciple John while on the Cross?
His Mother (Mary)
His disciple Peter
His friend Lazarus
Mary Magdalene
His brother James
Before Jesus dies, He says “It is consummated.” What does this mean?
It means the Passover is complete and He has given everything in love for His bride, the Church.
It means the disciples have understood all His teachings.
It means the Roman soldiers have accepted Him as King.
It means the miracles He performed are finished.
After Jesus dies, the soldiers ______ His Heart, and Blood and Water flow out representing Baptism and the Eucharist.
pierced
touched
washed
covered
What does 'Redemption' mean?
To free someone or pay the price for their freedom
To punish someone for their sins
To ignore someone's mistakes
To give someone a gift
Satisfaction comes from the Latin word 'satis' meaning ______. Jesus gave 'enough' to make satisfaction for the debt caused by the sins of men out of His love & mercy.
enough
peace
joy
truth
After His death, Jesus was placed in a tomb near Jerusalem by a member of the Sanhedrin. Who was this person?
Peter
Joseph of Arimathea
Mary Magdalene
John
On the first day of the week, who came to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus?
Peter and John
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus
Martha and Lazarus
The guards told the Jews that the disciples stole Jesus' body because they were bribed.
True
False
Who did Jesus appear to after His resurrection, according to the passage?
Peter
Mary Magdalene
John
Thomas
After being crucified, Christ "descended into hell." What does this refer to in the context of Christian belief?
Christ went to heaven immediately
Christ went to Sheol, the abode of the dead before the Resurrection
Christ disappeared from the earth
Christ was reincarnated
Sheol had ______ levels - one for all the dead, another for the wicked.
two
three
four
five
According to the passage, The Resurrection is both ______ and mystical/supernatural.
historical
fictional
symbolic
metaphorical
Which of the following is a mystical/supernatural aspect of The Resurrection?
The empty tomb
His glorified body above time and history
The witness accounts of the Apostles
Christ being seen
On Sunday evening, after the disciples heard from Mary Magdalene and the disciples to whom Jesus appeared on the way to Emmaus, where were they gathered?
In a garden
In a locked room
In a temple
On a mountain
Jesus showed His disciples His ______ and entrusted to them the power to forgive sins.
wounds
hands
robes
words
What did Jesus give to His disciples when He breathed on them?
the Holy Spirit
bread and wine
a new commandment
the keys to the kingdom
